Dec 10
2019Baptcare Lalor Community Redevelopment Construction of Baptcare’s Wattle Grove Community in Lalor was recently completed. The 120-bed residential aged care facility officially welcomed residents on Monday 7 October. A successful Open Day was held on Saturday 21 September, which saw Continue reading
Dec 10
2019Brisbane Grammar School STEAM The proposed development is construction of a new 6 storey building called STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) for the Brisbane Boys Grammar School located on Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill. The building will provide additional Continue reading
Dec 10
2019The Malt District The Malt District is a mixed-use development built around Cremorne’s iconic Nylex Clock and malt silos. The development will consist of commercial, residential and green spaces, including a micro-brewery, apartments and creative work spaces.
Dec 10
2019Jubilee Place The proposed development is for the construction of a new commercial tower situated on the site of the existing Jubilee Hotel in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. The new building will comprise of three levels of basement carparking, loading dock, Continue reading
Dec 06
2019Introduction of Part 6 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act and Associated Regulation Amendments The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), the primary act governing development and issuance of approvals for building work has been amended. Part Continue reading
Jul 14
2019Lara Prison The Victorian Government is building a new 1248 bed maximum security prison in the vicinity of the existing prison precinct which includes Barwon Prison, Marngoneet Correctional Centre and Karreenga Annex. Providing a new maximum-security facility is an essential Continue reading
Jul 11
2019Melbourne Central Rooftop Development McKenzie Group is pleased to announce our involvement in a new wood and glass commercial office tower known as ‘Frame’ located on top of the Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, which itself sits above a Metro train Continue reading
Jul 10
2019New Performing Arts Venue, Queensland The New Performing Arts Venue comprises of a minimum 1,500 seat theatre to be located at the Playhouse Green, co-located at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) precinct. McKenzie Group are Buidling Surveying and Access Continue reading
Jul 05
2019The Exchange, Darling Harbour The Exchange, a new building at Darling Harbour, will be a spiralling, light-filled “hive” designed by world renowned Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma. The Exchange will be a civic space designed to meet Sydney’s growing needs, and Continue reading
Jul 04
2019Marrickville Library & Community Hub McKenzie Group has partnered with Mirvac to work on the development of a Library & Community Hub on the former site of the Marrickville Hospital. Centred around a communal garden space, the development will provide an Continue reading
Jul 02
2019Professional Indemnity Insurance Response 2 July 2019 While McKenzie Group has Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance policy coverage and protection in place and isn’t impacted by the current cladding exclusions issues, as leaders in our sector, we will continue to push Continue reading
Jun 26
2019NSW Legislation Update: Planning Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 This amendment clarifies the ability for Occupation Certificate to be issued for part of a building and for part of a partially completed building. This change is needed as the ability to Continue reading
May 24
2019In General
Commencing the 1 July 2019, there will be changes to the way in which the building permit levy is paid to the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), with Building Surveyors required to obtain a building permit number (BPN) from the VBA Continue reading
Apr 26
2019Legislation and Technical Update There will be significant changes made to the NCC in 2019. The following key dates are below: Preview released Continue reading
Apr 26
2019In Articles
Combustible Cladding McKenzie Group provides trusted advice to building owners regarding combustible cladding and assists in meeting respective legislation in each state. In Queensland we have completed the Part 1 registration process for a number of our clients. The legislative Continue reading
Apr 22
2019Midtown Centre, Brisbane City The new Midtown Centre project located on 147-163 Charlotte Street and 146-160 Mary Street Brisbane, is an innovative redevelopment of the Forestry and Health Buildings into one substantial office tower. This exciting transformation consists of converting Continue reading
Apr 20
2019Melbourne Square – Residential Tower Concept McKenzie Group will be providing building surveying services for Melbourne Square – Residential Tower Concept. The proposed project comprises the formation of a new 56 storey residential apartment tower over a common 7 storey podium Continue reading
Apr 18
201988 Walker Street, North Sydney McKenzie Group Consulting is teaming up with Billbergia to develop a $121 million 48-storey hotel and commercial tower located in North Sydney. The tower will cantilever above the heritage-listed Firehouse Hotel at 86 Walker Street, Continue reading
Dec 28
2018In General
Statement on Article Written in The Daily Telegraph on 28/12/2018 28/12/2018 McKenzie Group Consulting undertook the role of principal certifying authority on the project. The current NSW system allows for suitably qualified structural engineers to design, inspect and certify these Continue reading
Sep 06
2018The Queensland Government has introduced new obligations on owners of private and local government buildings to undertake a mandatory ‘combustible cladding checklist’. Continue reading
Sep 05
2018Located at 84-110 Castlereagh Street in Sydney, the heritage-listed sandstone building has been the leading store for David Jones in Australia for the past 90 years. Continue reading
Sep 03
2018McKenzie Group have newly been appointed Building Surveyor for the PARA Building Works. The development by Molonglo Group will stand as a 50-building precinct at Dairy Road, Fyshwick. Continue reading
Sep 03
2018McKenzie Group are proud to support project partners including Cedar Woods, Case Meallin and Hacer on the Williams Landing Town Centre and Neighbourhood project. The development consists of a mix of commercial buildings and an extensive residential estate. Continue reading
Sep 03
2018Earlier in 2018 the Moonee Valley Racing Club appointed superannuation fund Hostplus and property developer Hamton to transform the racecourse into a ‘world-class thoroughbred racing centre’ and one of the world’s greatest night time racing venues. Continue reading
Sep 01
2018McKenzie Group are proud to announce that we are working on 80 Ann Street project in Brisbane’s CBD. The development by Mirvac is a new commercial interactive marketplace to be located in Brisbane City, and will be the new home of Suncorp. Continue reading
Aug 14
2018The NSW Commissioner for Fair Trading, Rose Webb, called for public submissions on whether a building product use ban was warranted for certain types of external cladding on buildings and if so, what the terms of a ban might be. Continue reading
Jun 10
2018Completed in May 2018 are the Volaire Apartments in North Melbourne. The development has a value of $43 million and occupies a commanding position, adjacent to North Melbourne train station and established parks, shops and services in the area. Continue reading
May 30
2018We will be assisting ARM Architecture with a new project called Launch Families. The project will set up 60 residences in Victoria to assist women and children effected by domestic violence. Continue reading
May 21
2018Working with PDS Group and Starryland Australia, McKenzie Group have been working on Stages 2 and 3 of the residential project, Promenade, in Parramatta, Sydney since 2014. Continue reading
May 11
2018Redevelopment of the State Library of Victoria 11 May 2018 The State Library of Victoria is one of Australia’s oldest and busiest public libraries. Most Victorians and many tourists from interstate and overseas have visited or know about the library’s Continue reading
May 05
2018Burwood Brickworks – The world’s sustainable shopping centre 5 May 2018 McKenzie Group are excited to be appointed by Frasers Property Australia as Building Surveyors on the cutting edge mixed use development of the former Burwood Brickworks site in Burwood, Continue reading
May 02
2018Student Accommodation – Projects Completed 2 May 2018 ‘Atira’ – Toowong Engaged in September 2016, McKenzie group were engaged to provide Building Certification and Accessibility/DDA Consultancy services for the student accommodation project ‘Atira’ which includes 14 storeys, 2 levels of Continue reading